Patna, Mar 30 (UNI) Leader of opposition in Bihar assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav said that the BJP leaders would visit Bihar for political tourism in the election year and would make tall promises.
Lucknow, Mar 30 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said that the country is trapped in an economic crisis under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, and this has increased the concern of businessmen and traders.
Vijayapura, Mar 30 (UNI) Days after his expulsion from the BJP, Karnataka MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Sunday accused the party of failing to protect Hindu interests and hinted at launching a new political outfit dedicated to Hindutva.
Bengaluru, Mar 29 (UNI) Expelled Karnataka BJP leader and MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Saturday declared that he would reveal his next political move on Vijayadashami, and maintained that he had been ousted from the party for opposing dynastic politics.
Bengaluru, Mar 29 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Saturday announced an overnight sit-in protest by the party leaders against the Congress government’s price hike.
New Delhi / Hubballi, Mar 28 (UNI) The BJP on Friday hit out at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, questioning her silence over rising prices in Karnataka under the Congress government. "Where is Priyanka Gandhi? She used to make statements about inflation, but now, with her party in power in Karnataka, why is she silent?" BJP MP Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said in Delhi.
Aizawl, Mar 28 (UNI) The BJP Mizoram unit has praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for addressing long-standing issues affecting the state, including the resettlement of Bru refugees and the relocation of Assam Rifles from Aizawl.
Lucknow, Mar 28 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is cheating the youth, playing with their future, and has failed in providing them employment and jobs.
Chennai, Mar 28 (UNI) Upping his ante against the BJP-led Government at the Centre and the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, the nascent Tamiliaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder and actor Vijay on Friday asserted that it would be a straight contest between his party and the ruling DMK, which he alleged was having tacit pact with the BJP, in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.
Shimla, Mar 28 (UNI) Accusing Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of ‘Mafia Raj’, BJP held a demonstration at Chaura Maidan, near the State Legislative Assembly here on Thursday.
Jammu, Mar 27 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off on April 19 the first-ever Vande Bharat train connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, a senior BJP leader said on Thursday.
Mumbai, Mar 27 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday slammed ally-turned-political opponent BJP for launching the ''Saugat-e-Modi'' kits scheme ahead of the Eid ul-Fitr, while accusing the saffron party of ''hypocrisy'' and ''abandoning Hindutva'' and ''resorting to satta''...
Bengaluru, Mar 27 (UNI) Expelled BJP leader Basangouda Patil Yatnal on Thursday hit out at the party’s central leadership, blaming its failure to address internal sabotage and factionalism for the party’s setbacks in Karnataka.
Chennai, Mar 27 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin onThursday said TN''s firm and fair voice on Two-language policy and fair delimitationhas rattled the BJP and termed it as a battle for dignity and justice.
Mumbai, Mar 26 (UNI) The Congress in Maharashtra on Wednesday made a demand to the Governor that theBJP-alliance government be dissolved immediately for its alleged failure to maintain law and order in the state.
Bengaluru, Mar 26 (UNI) Hours after his expulsion from the BJP, senior politician and Karnataka legislator Basanagouda Patil Yatnal on Wednesday quoted the 16th-century saint-composer Purandara Dasa, ad remarked, "Sathyavantarigidu kaalavalla" (It is not the time for honest people), indicating his disappointment with the party''s decision.
Pune, Mar 26 (UNI) Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Sandeep Khardekar has written a letter to Pune police chief asking him to instruct the Cyber Cell to check indecent reels and jokes on social media that could create divisions in the society.
Kannauj (UP), Mar 26 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh has "crossed all limits of corruption and loot" in the last eight years.
New Delhi, Mar 26 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday expelled its Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for six years, citing repeated instances of indiscipline.
Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) BJP Kisan Morcha State President Kondapalli Sridhar Reddy has strongly criticised the Congress-led Telangana government for adopting "anti-farmer" policies and failing to fulfill its promises to the agricultural community.
Lucknow, Mar 26 (UNI) Bahujan Samaj Pafrty (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday said Bharatiya Janata Party''s (BJP) announcement to send Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s ''love message and gift'' in the form of ''Saugat-e-Modi'' to 32 lakh poor minority families on festivals is only their political interest.
Bengaluru, March 25 (UNI) The BJP has accused Karnataka''s Energy Minister and senior officials of misleading the Assembly and the public about the BESCOM Smart Meters Tender pricing and the selection process.
Chennai, Mar 25 (UNI) In a significant political development, a social mediapost by BJP poll strategist and Union Home Minister Amit Shah after meetingtop AIADMK leaders on Tuesday night, has dropped enough hints of revivalof ties between the two parties ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai, Mar 25 (UNI) The crucial 2026 Assembly elections which is expected to witnessat least a five-cornered contest, is still an year away.
Lucknow, Mar 25 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has done nothing during its entire tenure except dividing the society and spreading hatred.
Jammu, Mar 25 (UNI) Amid ruckus in the House, the BJP legislators on Tuesday staged walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over no policy for regularization of daily wagers.
Bengaluru, Mar 24 (UNI) The BJP staged a protest here on Monday against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his statement regarding changes to the Constitution.
Hyderabad, Mar 24 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has echoed concerns raised by civil society activists over the alleged misuse of Minority Welfare Funds by the Telangana government.
Hyderabad, Mar 24 (UNI) The Telangana BJP has strongly condemned the BRS leaders'' complaint against Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar at the Banjara Hills police station.
Chennai, Mar 24 (UNI) Reiterating his party''s strong opposition to the Waqf Board Amendment Bill in Parliament, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin on Monday evening said the ruling DMK will never allow the BJP to fulfill its conspiracies against the minorities.
Lucknow, Mar 24 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has ruined Uttar Pradesh in the last eight years.
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 24 (UNI) Former Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar was officially announced as the new President of the Kerala BJP by Union Minister Prahlad Joshi here on Monday.
Shimla, Mar 24 (UNI) BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma''s official car was fined by Shimla Police on Monday for entering the no-entry zone at Scandal Point on Ridge Ground, where vehicle movement is strictly prohibited.
Hyderabad, March 24 (UNI) Telangana BJP spokesperson Rani Rudrama has demanded that BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) apologise to the Hindu community for his recent remarks.
New Delhi/Bengaluru/Kalaburagi, Mar 24 (UNI) The BJP on Monday launched a scathing attack on Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over his reported remarks on constitutional changes, accusing him and the Congress of indulging in Muslim appeasement politics.
Aizawl, Mar 23 (UNI) The central government has sanctioned Rs 60 crore for multiple development projects in Siaha district, southern Mizoram, the state unit of the BJP announced on Sunday.
Bengaluru, Mar 23 (UNI) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday addressed recent media reports suggesting a rift between the RSS and the BJP, asserting that the RSS serves as a "guardian for every government." In light of discussions regarding the RSS-BJP relationship, Hosabale emphasised that electoral assessments are routine.
Karimnagar, Mar 23 (UNI) BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) asserted that the party remains strong in Karimnagar, emphasising its deep-rooted connection with KCR.
Thiruvananthapurm, Mar 23 (UNI) Former Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar will replace K Surendran as new Kerala BJP President.
New Delhi, Mar 22 (UNI) The Congress on Saturday accused the BJP-led government in Goa of Rs 304.24 crore scam, alleging that public funds were misappropriated and contracts were given to private entities without a competitive bidding process.
Saharanpur (UP), Mar 22 (UNI) A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader shot his three children, including two sons, dead and injured his wife in the Gangoh area of Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said here.
Bengaluru, Mar 22 (UNI) Amid speculation of a rift between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), RSS Sah Sarkaryavah Arun Kumar on Saturday dismissed such claims, asserting that the two organisations continue to work together based on mutual trust.
Srinagar, Mar 22 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday raised serious concerns over the mysterious death of its leader and former MLA Faqir Mohammad Khan, alleging it as murder.
Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said delimitation was a planned attack on non-BJP ruled states to reduce their representation and adirect threat to federal structure.
Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday said delimitation was a planned attack on non-BJP ruled states to reduce their representation and a direct threat to federal structure.
Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalinon Saturday said the proposed delimitation exercise based on current populationwas BJP''s ploy to implement it ulterior motives and it should not be acceptable.
Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) The BJP on Saturday staged black flag protests across the Stateagainst the delimitation meeting convened by the ruling DMK by inviting Chief Minister andrepresenatives from non-BJP ruled states.
Chennai, Mar 22 (UNI) The crucial Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting involving representativesfrom non-BJP ruled States which were likely to face reduction in the number of Lok Sabha seatsdue to the proposed delimitation exercise based on population by the BJP-led Government at theCentre, began in Chennai on Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (UNI) BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra on Friday took a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, referring to him as ''Alamgir Rahuljeb''.
Shimla, Mar 21 (UNI) The BJP has intensified its attack on the Congress rule over the mysterious death of Vimal Negi, Chief Engineer of HPPCL.
Bengaluru, Mar 21 (UNI) BJP leaders on Friday criticised the Congress government in Karnataka after 18 of its MLAs were suspended for 6 months and forcibly removed from the Assembly.
Bengaluru, Mar 21 (UNI) The suspension of 18 BJP MLAs from the Karnataka Assembly for six months has triggered sharp reactions, with Speaker UT Khader defending his decision and Congress leaders calling it necessary to maintain order, while the opposition termed it a "shameful day for democracy."The Speaker on Friday asserted that his decision was in accordance with the Constitution and dismissed the opposition’s allegations.
Bengaluru, Mar 21 (UNI) As many as 18 BJP MLAs were suspended from the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for a period of six months on Friday following unruly protests over alleged honey-trapping attempts targeting legislators.
Lucknow, Mar 21 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday said that corruption is at its peak in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh.
Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) A crucial Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting involving representativesfrom non-BJP ruled States which were likely to face reduction in the number of Lok Sabha seatsbecause of the proposed delimitation exercise based on population by the BJP-led Governmentat the Centre, will be held in Chennai on Saturday.
Chennai, Mar 21 (UNI) A crucial Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting involving representatives from non-BJP ruled States which were likely to face reduction in the number of Lok Sabha seats because of the proposed delimitation exercise based on population by the BJP-led Government at the Centre, will be held in Chennai on Saturday.
Bengaluru, Mar 21 (UNI) The Karnataka Assembly witnessed high drama on Friday as BJP MLA Basanagouda R Patil Yatnal demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged honey trap and blackmail attempts targeting elected representatives in the state.
Kannur, Mar 20 (UNI) A 49-year-old BJP activist was shot dead at his under-construction house in Kerala''s Kannur district in an alleged attack by a person with a country made gun on Thursday, police said.
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) BJP on Thursday issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs, directing them to be present in the House on Friday for the passage of the Union Budget 2025-26.
Mumbai, Mar 20 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshavardhan Sapkal on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the BJP alliance government, accusing it of plotting to hand over the vast coastal belt from Palghar to Sindhudurg to industrialist Gautam Adani.
Lucknow, Mar 20 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday reiterated that women are not safe under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and crime is taking place against women, sisters and daughters every day.
Chandigarh, Mar 20 (UNI) Condemning the removal of farmers from Khanauri and Shambhu borders, Congress general secretary in-charge of party affairs in Punjab, and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday alleged that the AAP and the BJP were two sides of the same coin.
Srinagar, Mar 20 (UNI) BJP leader and former MLA, Gurez Faqeer Mohammad Khan, allegedly shot himself dead at Srinagar''s high-security Tulsi Bagh area on Thursday, officials said.
New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused both BJP and the AAP of betraying farmers and asserted that the peasants will never forgive these parties for working against their interests.
Shimla, Mar 20 (UNI) The Opposition BJP staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly during the question hour on Thursday, demanding a CBI probe and the suspension of business to discuss the mysterious death of Vimal Negi, the former General Manager of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL).
Srinagar, Mar 20 (UNI) BJP leader and former MLA Gurez Faqir Mohammad Khan allegedly shot himself dead at Srinagar''s high-security Tulsi Bagh area on Wednesday, officials said.
Kolkata, Mar 20 (UNI) The Opposition BJP on Thursday staged a walkout in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly to protest the alleged attack on their leader Suvendu Adhikari at Baruipur and demanded resignation of Speaker Biman Banerjee.
Kakinada, Mar 19(UNI) As a part of the preparation for the ensuing municipal corporation elections, the BJP leadership conducted the city unit meeting at the party office in Treasury colony here on Wednesday.
Shimla, Mar 19(UNI) BJP MLA Randhir Sharma on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government, accusing it of financial mismanagement and corruption, particularly in the excise sector.
Bengaluru, Mar 19 (UNI) Karnataka BJP leaders on Wednesday urged Governor Thawarchand Gehlot to halt the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Act, calling it unconstitutional and a violation of the 74th Constitutional Amendment.
Lucknow, Mar 19 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that incidents of crime against women are increasing continuously under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
Bengaluru, Mar 19 (UNI) BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has been booked for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested in a gold smuggling case.
Patna, Mar 18 (UNI) RJD on Tuesday alleged that BJP had started misusing central agencies for electoral gains in next Bihar assembly elections and it would increase further as the poll fever picks up in the state.
Lucknow, Mar 18 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav has said that law and order is zero in the state under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government as murder, loot and crime are at their peak.
Bengaluru, Mar 18 (UNI) The recent gang rape of an Israeli woman and an Indian homestay owner at the UNESCO heritage site Hampi has triggered a major political storm, with the Karnataka BJP launching a scathing attack on the Congress-led government over what it calls a complete breakdown of law and order in the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 18 (UNI) Telangana BJP strongly condemned the sale of 400 acres of land within the Hyderabad Central University (HCU) campus and the arrest of BJYM leaders and activists who staged a protest at the Assembly against the Congress government''s actions.
Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) The opposition in Maharashtra on Tuesday protested outside the Maharashtra Legislative building over Nagpur violence, demanding the ouster of BJP minister Nitesh Rane, who allegedly made provocative statements which led to the violence in the city.
Mumbai, Mar 17 (UNI) After coming under fire for making a comparison of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshavardhan Sapkal in a sharp rebuttal on Monday pointed that some BJP leaders are now equating Fadnavis with cruel Aurangzeb.
Chennai, Mar 17 (UNI) Scores of BJP cadres and functionaries, including Party Tamil Nadu Unit President K Annamalai and senior leader and former Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt.Governor Ms Tamilisai Soundararajan and party functionaries were arrested ahead of their proposed agitation in the city on Monday against the Rs 1,000 crore malpractices unearthed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during the 3-day raids pertained to the dealings in the State-owned TASMAC.
Lucknow, Mar 17 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said that Bharatiya Janata Party''s (BJP) negative politics is creating crisis and distances in the society.
Jammu, Mar 17 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Executive Member Raman Suri on Monday lauded the Jammu and Kashmir Police for swift action against Bollywood influencer Orhan Awatramani (Orry) and his friends for consuming liquor at a hotel in Katra town-the base camp of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine nestled in Trikuta Hills of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Hyderabad, Mar 17 (UNI) The 86th birth anniversary of former Union Minister and BJP National President Bangaru Laxman was celebrated grandly at the Bharatiya Janata Party Telangana State Office on Monday under the auspices of the party''s SC Morcha State Unit.
Mumbai, Mar 16 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced a list of three candidates for the State Legislative Council election to be held on March 27.
Lucknow, Mar 16 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released the long-awaited list of party district and Mahanagar presidents, a party spokesman said here.
Ratnagiri, Mar 16 (UNI) Drawing a comparison of the BJP coalition government in the state with Hindi flick ''The Gangs of Wasseypur'', Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Sunday that this is a government of gangs like the ''Gangs of Wasseypur'' and the people are paying the price.
Hyderabad, Mar16 (UNI) An unidentified man broke into the residence of BJP MP DK Aruna in Jubilee Hills at midnight, sparking security concerns.
Sangli, Mar 16 (UNI) Maharashtra and District Guardian Minister, Chandrakant Patil, on Sunday made a public offer to Independent MP Vishal Patil, who was elected from Sangli Lok Sabha constituency, to join the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) for speedy development of the district.
Mumbai, Mar 16 (UNI) The BJP on Sunday released a list of three candidates for Maharashtra Legislative Council election to be held on March 27 for five seats.
Bengaluru, Mar 16 (UNI) The Karnataka BJP on Sunday launched a blistering attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of orchestrating an "open war against the Indian State" by championing policies that allegedly prioritise appeasement over constitutional principles.
Chitradurga, Mar 15 (UNI) Karnataka BJP on Saturday condemned the alleged police brutality displayed by PSI Gadilingappa in Chitradurga against Hanumantegowda, the party’s Madhugiri district president.
Lucknow, Mar 15 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has no control over law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the BJP is committed to fulfill the dreams former Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma envisioned for the National Capital.
New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) The BJP on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the latter is responsible for the Karnataka government''s decision to grant 4 percent reservation for Muslim contractors in government tenders.
Sonepat, Mar 15 (UNI) A BJP leader was shot dead by his neighbour on Friday night, sources said on Saturday.
Hyderabad, Mar 14 (UNI) BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday accused Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for allegedly holding secret meetings with BJP leaders to protect his soon-to-be-vacated CM post.
Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The main Opposition AIADMK and the BJP staged a walk out from the Tamil Nadu Assembly over the recent ED raids on state-owned TASMAC anddistilleries that unearthed Rs 1,000 crore irregularities on Friday.
Mumbai Mar 13 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said here on Thursday that the 100 farmers who have submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to make Shakti Peeth a highway may be agents of Bharatiya Janata Party.
Shimla, March 13 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday alleged that the erstwhile BJP government in the state had indulged in "reckless spending" and opened institutions entrailing expenditure of Rs 5,000 crore without keeping adequate budget provisions.
Thiruvananthapurm, Mar 13 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday condemned attack on Tushar Gandhi, grandson of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, allegedly by RSS-BJP activists at Neyyatinkara.
Aizawl, March 13 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory in the village council (VC) elections within the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) held on Wednesday, winning 64 out of the 88 councils, the Mizoram State Election Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Mar 13 (UNI) The Karnataka government’s decision to withdraw the CID probe into the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case has triggered a political tussle, with the ruling Congress defending its move as an administrative prerogative while the opposition BJP alleges an attempt to shield influential figures.
Madurai, Mar 13 (UNI) BJP Tamil Nadu Unit President K.Annamalai on Thursday asked why the state government is stopping the government school students from learning an Indian language as their third language, along with Tamil and English.
Mumbai, Mar 12 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshavardhan Sapkal on Wednesday strongly criticised the ruling BJP, saying it is now misusing the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to disrupt social harmony in the state.
Mumbai, Mar 12 (UNI) BJP leader Chitra Wagh on Wednesday demanded that people who live in Maharashtra must know Marathi and if they do not understand it, then they must be prepared to learn it and respect the language. She made this demand while reacting to a video that has gone viral on social media, in which a young female employee at Airtel India showroom is reportedly heard saying to a customer that it is not compulsory to know or speak Marathi.
Bengaluru, Mar 12 (UNI) The BJP on Wednesday raised serious concerns in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly over the Congress government’s handling of illegal immigration, questioning the accuracy of official data and calling for stringent action.
Pune, Mar 12 (UNI) Responding to Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane''s claim that there was no Muslim in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj''s army, Shivaji Maharaj''s 13th descendant and MP Udayanraje Bhosale on Wednesday dismissed the same, saying that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj never discriminated between Hindus and Muslims.
Chennai, Mar 12 (UNI) Launching a blistering attack on the ''fascist'' BJP regime at the Centre, which has been denying due rights to Tamil Nadu on various fronts, Chief Minister and ruling DMK President M K Stalin on Wednesday termed the NEP as a ''saffron policy, and not an education policy and declared that the DMK would not bow down to the saffron party even it meant losing our lives.
Beed, Mar 12 (UNI) The Beed police in a joint operation with their Uttar Pradesh counterparts arrested Satish Bhosale alias Khokya, a close aide of BJP MLA Suresh Dhas, from Prayagraj on Wednesday in connection with an assault case registered against him here.
Aizawl, Mar 12 (UNI) Voting for 88 village councils (VCs) under the Chakma Autonomous District Council (CADC) was conducted smoothly on Wednesday, with polling stations closing at 4 PM in most areas, State Election Commissioner H. Lalthlangliana said.
Kolkata, Mar 12 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday iterated that her government would not tolerate any provocation or insult to any religion.
Lucknow, Mar 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is giving protection to land mafias and criminals, is the biggest land mafia party.
Shimla, Mar12 (UNI) BJP MLA Satpal Singh Sati sparked a heated exchange in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday as he criticized the state government''s handling of law and order issues.
Bengaluru, Mar 12 (UNI) The BJP and JDS legislators staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi''s statue on Vidhana Soudha premises here on Wednesday, alleging that the ruling Congress government was misusing Karnataka’s tax revenue for political purposes.
Shimla, Mar 11 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh’s Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday dubbed as "unconstitutional, divisive, and against the core values of India" Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Ketki Singh''s remarks seeking a ban on entry of Muslims in medical colleges.
Mumbai, Mar 11 (UNI) The Mahayuti government will fulfil all the resolutions made in the manifesto for the Maharashtra Assembly elections in next five years and no scheme will be closed, assured Revenue minister and state BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday.
Lucknow, Mar 11 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that inflation is increasing continuously due to the wrong policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
Kolkata, Mar 11 (UNI) In a jolt to West Bengal''s main opposition BJP, its MLA Tapasi Mondal has joined the Mamata Banerjee-led ruling Trinamool Congress.
Srinagar, Mar 11 (UNI) BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul Tuesday criticised the recent controversial fashion event in Gulmarg, questioning the role of the administration and the J&K government in allowing the event to take place.
Bhopal, Mar 11 (UNI) Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Surendra Nath Singh passed away here on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness.
Kolkata, Mar 10 (UNI) The West Bengal assembly on Monday plunged into pandemonium after the Speaker Biman Banerjee directed the Marshal to escort out two MLAs of the largest opposition BJP and suspended another legislator of the saffron outfit for unruly behaviour.
Shimla, Mar 10 (UNI) Opposition BJP in the state alleged water contamination in Shimla town alleging that foul smell lingered near the rivers, and the once-clear waters had turned murky.
Patna, Mar 10 (UNI) Accusing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being engaged in spoiling the atmosphere in Bihar, the Communist Party of India (CPI) alleged that the BJP MLAs were threatening Muslims not to step out of their homes on Holi festival.
Sambhal (UP), Mar 10 (UNI) A senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader died after being injected with some poisonous substance by unidentified persons in Junabai area of Sambhal district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police sources said here.
Lucknow, Mar 10 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday alleged that the poor and the weaker sections are facing injustice in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
Hyderabad, Mar 10 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) launched a sharp attack on Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of acting as a covert agent for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and failing to address key state issues, including Backward Class (BC) reservations.
Bengaluru, Mar 10 (UNI) The BJP on Monday alleged that Congress ministers were involved in the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao and attempted to help her evade legal consequences.
Bengaluru, Mar 10 (UNI) Karnataka Minister MB Patil on Monday alleged that actress Ranya Rao, who has been arrested in connection with a gold smuggling case, was allocated two acres of KIADB land in Sira during the previous BJP government.
Bengaluru, Mar 10 (UNI) Congress leader Rizwan Arshad on Monday questioned the BJP over the allotment of 12 acres of Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) land in Tumakuru to a company linked to actress Ranya Rao, arrested allegedly for smuggling gold, stating that the party must first clarify its own role before hurling accusations at Congress leaders.
Lucknow, Mar 9 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has ruined the law and order of the state and corruption is at its peak.
Jammu, Mar 9 (UNI) The BJP General Secretary and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma on Sunday met the families of Darshan Singh, Yogesh Singh, and Varun Singh, of the Malhar area of Billawar tehsil, Kathua district, who were found dead on Saturday.
Patna, March 9 (UNI) Leader of opposition in Bihar assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Nitish government has deliberately deprived 50 thousand people from backward, extremely backward, Dalit and tribal communities of government jobs by not implementing 16 percent reservation for the section.
Hyderabad, Mar 8 (UNI) Union Minister and Telangana BJP President G Kishan Reddy emphasised the significance of women’s empowerment and the transformative initiatives of the Narendra Modi-led government during a Women''s Day celebration at the BJP city office here on Saturday.
Ahmedabad, Mar 8 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called upon party workers to build up a relationship with the people of Gujarat, stressing that they were tired of the BJP''s three-decade-long rule and were seeking an alternative.
Bengaluru, Mar 8 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya has levelled serious allegations of largescale corruption in the Karnataka Wakf Board, citing findings from the Anand Commission report.
Hyderabad, Mar 8 (UNI) Telangana BJP President and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy expressed concern over the short notice given for the proposed Telangana MPs meeting convened by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka.
Hyderabad, Mar 8 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar extended his heartfelt wishes on International Women''s Day, emphasising the pivotal role of women in society and creation itself.
Bengaluru, Mar 7 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the Rs 4.09 lakh crore state budget for 2025, focusing on welfare schemes and financial discipline on Friday.
Jammu, Mar 7 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and spokesperson Dr. Tahir Choudhary on Friday said that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable transformation under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with significant progress in employment, economic stability, and self-reliance.
Hyderabad, Mar 7 (UNI) Telangana BJP President and Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, emphasised the significance of women''s empowerment during the International Women’s Day celebrations at the BJP state office on Friday.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (UNI) The Congress on Friday accused the BJP government in Odisha of failing to control crimes against women, and claimed that there was a sharp increase in atrocities since the party took power in the state.
Hyderabad, Mar 7 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, on Friday strongly criticised the Telangana government''s approach towards outsourcing sanitation workers in municipalities, calling it highly unjust.
Srinagar, Mar 7 (UNI) Opposition parties People''s Democratic Party (PDP), Bhartiya Janata Party and Peoples Conference slammed the J&K government’s budget which was presented in the Assembly by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday.
Bengaluru, Mar 7 (UNI) Karnataka BJP on Friday strongly criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s budget, terming it a "halal budget" and accusing the Congress-led government of indulging in "appeasement politics at its peak" by allocating significant funds for Muslim welfare.
Jammu, Mar 7 (UNI) Leader of Opposition (LoP), Sunil Sharma expressing concern over "glorification" of Pakistan in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, have dashed a two-page letter to the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather urging him to exercise his constitutional authority and ensure that such discussions are strictly regulated in accordance with parliamentary conventions and established precedents.
Srinagar, Mar 6 (UNI) National Conference (NC) on Thursday condemned the "uncouth remarks" made by Leader of the Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Kumar Sharma against 1931 martyrs and demanded an unconditional apology.
Srinagar, Mar 6 (UNI) National Conference (NC) on Thursday condemned the "uncouth remarks" made by Leader of the Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Kumar Sharma and demanded an unconditional apology.
Jammu, Mar 6 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha on Thursday protested across the region against the statement of Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh.
Hyderabad, Mar 6 (UNI) Telangana BJP President and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy stated that the BJP’s victory in the MLC and Graduate Elections is a clear indication of the people’s desire for change in the state.
Srinagar, Mar 6 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday protested in Srinagar against BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma for calling the 1931 “martyrs” as “traitors.” The party sought an apology from the BJP leader.
Bengaluru, Mar 6 (UNI) The BJP on Thursday staged a largescale protest at Freedom Park here, alleging that the Congress government in Karnataka had misused funds allocated under the Special Component Plan (SCP) and Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) meant for the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
Chennai, Mar 6 (UNI) Amid the raging row over the Centre''s insistence to accept the NEP-2020to implement the three-language formula and almost all political parties in Tamil Nadu stoutly opposing it and wanted to stick to its existing 2-language policy, the State Unit of the BJP launched a 90-day signature campaign to elicit the public views supporting the 3L policy.
Chandigarh, Mar 5 (UNI) The BJP has taken a strong exception to the manner AAP leaders from Delhi have overtaken the state administration.
Bengaluru, Mar 5 (UNI) Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Wednesday dismissed allegations made by IT Minister Priyank Kharge regarding the diversion of funds by BJP-led governments in various states, terming them as "completely false."Reacting to Priyank''s claims, Vijayendra questioned the role of the Congress as an opposition party in states governed by the BJP. "If funds were indeed diverted in BJP-ruled states, what is the Congress doing as the opposition party in those states?" he told reporters here.
Lucknow, Mar 5 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) general secretary and MLA Shivpal Singh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh is changing names and spreading confusion instead of talking about inflation, unemployment and farmers.
Jammu, Mar 5 (UNI) Amidst uproar in the House, the BJP legislators on Wednesday staged walkout when the Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Abdul Rahim Rather expunged the “derogatory remarks” of Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma used for those killed on July 13, 1931.
Hyderabad, Mar 4 (UNI) The counting of votes polled for Karimnagar-Medak-Adilabad-Nizamabad MLC Graduates constituency on February 27 continued on the second day on Tuesday, with BJP candidate Anji Reddy maintaining his lead over his nearest rivals.
Patna, Mar 04 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday declared in the assembly that he would remain with BJP as constituent of NDA and never join hands with RJD.
Lucknow, Mar 4 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that the lies and loot of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government are being exposed continuously as it cheated the public in the name of investment.
New Delhi, Mar 4 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday alleged that under the ''''BJP’s double-engine governments'''', incidents of crimes against women have surged, while concrete action remains lacking.
Jammu, Mar 3 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed ruckus when National Conference MLA from Trehgam Mir Saifullah said “Pakistan has better facilities along the border than India” following which BJP MLAs raised objection and sought apology from the member in the House.
Dharamshala: March 3 (UNI) Railing against the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for raising the fares of taxis by 50 per cent, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday described the decision as "against the interests" of the common man.
Srinagar, Mar 3 (UNI) Peoples Conference Chairman and MLA Sajad Lone on Monday hit out at the National conference over Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s speech in J&K Assembly, accusing it of ideological overlap with the BJP.
Srinagar, Mar 3 (UNI) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday accused the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference (NC) government of acting as an extension of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Patna, Mar 2 (UNI) National General Secretary of CPI (ML) Deepankar Bhattacharya on Sunday stressed on the need for all opposition parties to contest together to defeat BJP in next Bihar assembly elections slated for October-November this year.
Lucknow, Mar 2 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is conspiring to end jobs and reservation by privatising government institutions.
Chennai, Mar 2 (UNI) The main Opposition AIADMK and the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has decided to take part, while the BJP and the Naam Tamizhar Katchi (NTK) would boycott the All Party meeting convened on March 5, by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin to discussed the proposed delimitation exercise to be carried out by the Centre.
Etawah (UP), March 1 (UNI) Samajwadi Party''s (SP) national chief general secretary Prof Ram Gopal Yadav on Saturday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is engaged in fooling the people of the country.
Srinagar, Mar 1 (UNI) Senior BJP leader Altaf Thakur on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his remarks that "peace is not organic" in Kashmir and said that he lacks sufficient powers to govern effectively.
Patna, Mar 1 (UNI) Leader of the opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejaswi Prasad Yadav alleged that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP government ruined two generations during their 20 years of rule.